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Two Lundell Fans The photo to the left is dated 28 Feb 1893; that suggests to me it is the 1892 model, and whether ’92 or new or imminent ’93 it is the earliest Lundell photo we are ever likely to see… courtesy of MiSci, The Museum of Innovation and Technology Schenectady NY Points for Comparison Change in ribbed tab feet— see Periodical Image from ’92 to ’93… Not very robust gauge wire in the cage to the left… and the wire pattern doesn’t match advertising images… fanciful artwork, or 93 guard on ’92 fan, or ’93 fan which (at least some models) still had old-style feet, or transitional?… Switch not in the front under blade as artwork depicts… Struts changed… Ball Bearings…hmmmm… What else? Evolution Of Early Lundell Desk Fans https://www.afcaforum.com/view_topic.php?id=21562 Special Attention to 8th Post Interior Conduit/Sprague Electric Fan Motors https://www.afcaforum.com/view_topic.php?id=36940 Wow! https://www.afcaforum.com/view_topic.php?id=32146 "Name... That... Stump" https://www.afcaforum.com/view_topic.php?id=23433 Is this actually a fan motor? https://www.afcaforum.com/view_topic.php?id=43996